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N848 VWP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,121 mi
Last recorded122,121 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN848 VWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 122,121 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 122,044 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 121,946 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 121,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 121,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 120,789 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 120,456 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 120,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 120,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 119,914 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 118,407 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 117,158 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 116,608 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 116,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 115,948 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre showing cracks to outer side wall and inbetween treads

some codensation in off side indicator lamp

Pass 6 Sep 2012 115,405 miles

Rear tyres lightly cracking on outer sidewall edges

Pass 5 Sep 2011 115,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper is starting to smear

Pass 22 Jun 2010 113,348 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 112,526 miles

Both front shock absorbers starting to weep.

rear diff oil leak.

small chip to front screen.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 112,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

small chip to front screen.

rear diff oil leak.

Both front shock absorbers starting to weep.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 110,184 miles

passangers side rear tyre starting to crack

rear brake flexy hoses starting to rust

Pass 9 Jul 2007 108,930 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 108,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 108,516 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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N848 VWP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N848 VWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N848 VWP registered?

N848 VWP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N848 VWP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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